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snore

/snɔːr/ verb · British & US
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What does snore mean?

verb

To make a low, regular grunting or rattling sound while sleeping, typically due to obstruction of the airway. A loud, nasal sound made by a person while they are asleep.

Example

"The sound of his snoring was like a chainsaw cutting through the night."

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